They watched her go upstairs then Jill went through to the study and stood staring at the picture, she started to cry. Gordon came in and was about to say something when he saw Jill was upset
"Jill, sweetheart, what is it?" Gordon asked
Jill told him everything, well nearly everything that had happened on the drive home, once Gordon had thought about what Jill had told him about how Ash was feeling about hurting people and all about her dreams
"What do you want to do" asked Gordon
"I want to hold her close and never let her go" replied Jill
"But I know that will not help the situation" she added
They moved into the kitchen and Jill made them a drink
"What do you think?" asked Jill
"I think she needs to talk to sister and get her feelings off of her chest" replied Gordon taking his drink from Jill
"The only problem with that is sister, she just won't listen" replied Jill sitting down
"That's true" replied Gordon
They sat in silence for a few minutes
"What if she was to write a letter as well" said Jill
"It could work" replied Gordon
They finished their drinks in silence
"Come on we will worry about this in the morning, let's go to bed" said Gordon getting up and putting the cups in the sink
They both made their way upstairs
"I'll just check in on her" said Jill as they reached Ash's room
They quietly opened the door
"Mum, where's mum" mumbled Ash
"Mum" said Ash with a start waking herself up
"It's alright sweetheart, I'm here" said Jill
"Did you have a bad dream?" asked Gordon
Ash nodded
"Right well I'll be back in a minute I just need to speak to your dad" said Jill
Jill and Gordon went through to their room
"I feel so helpless" said Jill clearly upset
"I know, so do I" replied Gordon
"I'll go and stay with her tonight" replied Jill
"No you two stay in here, I'll sleep in Ash's room for tonight" replied Gordon
Once they were ready for bed they both went back to Ash's room
Ash was awake and reading a book
"You should be asleep" said Gordon
"Just a little longer" replied Ash
"No, it's time for bed" replied Gordon
"Please" pleaded Ash
"What's wrong" said Jill sitting on the bed
"I'm scared" whispered Ash
"Right well you are going to sleep in our room with mum tonight" stated Gordon
"No, dad it's fine I can beat this, I just need a little more time" replied Ash
"We've talk about this and one night won't hurt" replied Jill
"I'm not taking no for an answer" added Gordon
"You've been told" said Jill jokingly getting up
"Come on then off you go, some of us want to get to bed" said Gordon
"I could always sleep on the floor, that way you can both be in your own bed" reasoned Ash feeling guilty
"No, now do as you are told" said Gordon
"Night dad" said Ash knowing she had lost the fight
"Night sweetheart" replied Gordon giving them both a kiss goodnight
"Sweet dreams" he added as he shut the door behind them
Jill made her way to her room and looked around for Ash who was still stood by her room
"Come on" said Jill
"I can't" replied Ash
"Why not?" asked Jill
"I don't know, I feel scared and guilty, I suppose" stated Ash
"I know, trust me" replied Jill
Ash knew she could trust her and moved towards her it was now that Jill saw she was crying
"It's alright baby girl" Jill said giving Ash a hug and moving them both into the room and onto the bed
Ash was sobbing her heart out Jill could only make out a few words every now and again
"It's alright I'm here, nothings go to happen" said Jill trying to sooth Ash
Nearly an hour later and Ash had finally stopped crying and had dozed off. Gordon had gotten up to get a drink and was making his way back when he noticed the bedroom light was still on he quietly went to the door and opened it
"Everything alright" he whispered
Jill nodded
"I've just got her off, can you give me a hand" Jill whispered back
Between them they got Ash under the covers, Gordon stayed with her while Jill changed her top for a dry one. The rest of the night went by quietly they only woke when the alarm clock went off
"Morning" said Ash
"Morning" replied Jill before she could say anything else
"Knock, knock" said Gordon opening the door
"Come in" said Jill
"Everyone, alright?" asked Gordon
Ash nodded
"How did you sleep?" asked Jill
"Very well, how about you two?" replied Gordon
"I'm so sorry for last night" said Ash
"That's what we're here for" replied Jill
"Right we had better get a move on or we'll be late" said Gordon
Ash left Jill and Gordon to get ready she walked into her room and sat on the end of her bed, why was this happening to her, what had she done and why now.
Gordon was first to get ready
"I'll go and make a start on breakfast" Gordon said going out the room, as he passed Ash's room he noticed the door was open so glanced in and saw her staring into space
"Sweetheart, are you coming for breakfast" he asked making her jump
"Yeah I'll be down in a minute" replied Ash
"Well you'd better hurry, you don't want to be late" replied Gordon he then carried on down the stairs
Ash was thinking what a strange thing to say, why would she be late it wasn't like she had to be anywhere this morning, was it. She got up and checked her calendar in case she had forgotten something important. No there was nothing until next week, maybe she had miss heard him. She quickly got dressed and made her way down she could hear Jill and Gordon talking in the kitchen
"Here she is" said Gordon
"Right sit down and have this" said Jill sliding a plate of toast across and pouring her a cup of tea
"Thanks" said Ash sitting down and starting to eat
"What have you got planned for today" asked Gordon with a grin on his face
"Nothing, ohh mum was going to give me something's to do" replied Ash
"Well, we will have to forget that" replied Jill
"Why? I feel fine, I was really looking forward to it" said Ash upset
"Because you are working with us today" replied Gordon
Ash sat there shocked, she couldn't take it in
"What" she finally managed to stutter out
"Yes, you are going to work with us, we've got some filing and other things that need to be done" replied Jill
Ash couldn't believe her luck, they had found her a job and the best part was she would be working with them
"Thank-you" Ash beamed her smile then faded until now she had forgotten about sister, Jill and Gordon could see something worry her
"It's alright, sister won't be there" said Gordon
"How long will I be there for" asked Ash
"Well we will see how you feel at lunchtime" replied Jill
"I've got a job" said Ash excited she got up and gave both of them a kiss then went to leave to get ready
"We leave in ten minutes" said Gordon
"Okay" replied Ash running up the stairs
"We are doing the right thing?" asked Jill getting up and starting on the dishes
"She will be with us at all times, we can control things better" reassured Gordon
"You're right" replied Jill turning and giving him a peck on the cheek
They spent the rest of the time in silence when Jill had finished the washing up she went upstairs leaving Gordon to finish the drying up he then made his way upstairs
Ash was the first one down she went into the front room and picked up her book, when she turned around Jill was in the doorway
"Ready?" asked Jill
Ash nodded
"Right well there are a few ground rules" started Jill
"One, if you are in pain you stop what you are doing straight away and find us" stated Jill. Ash nodded Gordon had now joined them
"Two, you are like any employee, you have your breaks when you are told not when you like" added Gordon
"No using the phone for personal calls, only do what you are told, when you are told" carried on Gordon
"If you are worried about anything you ask straight away, understood" said Jill
"Yes" replied Ash
"Finally you are not allowed to talk to anyone about any information about patients you might see or hear" said Gordon
"Okay" replied Ash, she knew all of this anyway, well they all did the amount of times they had been at the hospital over the years
"Right let's get going" said Gordon going towards the door
"Ash you're coming with me" said Jill
"Okay" replied Ash following Jill
"I will see you there a bit later" replied Gordon, it was his morning that he did a few house calls first thing